Drop-Off Brush Site Fees at Chelan and Dryden Transfer Stations Increasing

Beginning September 1, Chelan County will implement increased fees for drop-off brush at both the Dryden and Chelan transfer stations due to rising vendor costs. The Dryden Transfer Station will charge $115 per ton for brush, along with a minimum fee of $30 for loads weighing under 480 pounds. In contrast, the Chelan Transfer Station will establish a new fee of $20 per cubic yard, with a minimum charge of $15 for loads less than a cubic yard. Additional fee changes at the Dryden Transfer Station include a $4 fee for used passenger tires when disposed of with municipal waste and a bulk rate of $240 per ton when disposed of separately. Scrap metal disposal will have a minimum fee of $15 for amounts up to 1,000 pounds, increasing to $30 per ton for larger quantities.

Residents can also dispose of up to two non-Freon appliances for $15, with an additional $5 charge for each extra appliance. These adjustments reflect the county's response to increased operational costs while maintaining existing household garbage rates at both facilities. For more details, residents can visit the Transfer Stations webpage.